1. Why does Roberto's mother caution him about his friendship with Samuele?
How much does she know about the Jews' plight?
2. Why does Roberto seem to like the idea of Italy being at war? Does the book tell us how the Italian people feel about the United States?
3. If Roberto really wants to be a gondolier, will it be possible for him to do so?
4. How do the German soldiers act toward the boys? Does their behavior change over the course of the novel?
5. Why are the two little Jewish girls so important to the story?
6. What are.....
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